LifeScript.com Names America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors 2009

Wed May 13, 2009 8:00am EDT
 
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Leading U.S. Physicians Cited for Contributions to Women`s Medicine in
Observance of National Women`s Health Week
MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
In observance of National Women`s Health Week, LifeScript.com, the #1 website
for women`s health (http://www.lifescript.com/), today released its first annual
list of America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors. 

LifeScript selected this year`s 21 physicians for their ongoing contributions to
advancements in women`s medicine. They represent the nation`s top practitioners
in Cardiology, Gynecology, Cancer, Depression, Gastroenterology, Dermatology,
Anti-Aging, Menopause, Diabetes, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Immunology, Obesity
and more. 

"We`ve recognized these doctors for their exceptional work in the emerging field
of women`s health," says Laurie Berger, VP/editor-in-chief of LifeScript.com.
"Their ongoing commitment to research and patient education is saving women`s
lives across America." 

Here are America`s Top 21 Women`s Doctors: 

1. Shari Brasner, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist and medical consultant to ABC
TV`s The View, New York City. 

2. Linda Burke-Galloway, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist and author, Smart
Mother`s Guide to Better Pregnancy, Kissimmee, Fla. 

3. Robynne Chutkan, M.D., gastroenterologist, assistant professor at Georgetown
University and founder of the Digestive Center for Women, Chevy Chase, Md. 

4. Ginger Gardner, M.D., gynecological cancer surgeon at Memorial Sloan
Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. 

5. Nieca Goldberg, M.D., cardiologist, medical director of New York University`s
Women`s Heart Program and American Heart Association spokeswoman, New York City.


6. Jo Hannafin, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and
professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City. 

7. Sharonne Hayes, M.D., cardiologist and director of Mayo Women`s Heart Clinic,
Rochester Minn. 

8. Janet Horn, M.D., internist and co-author of The Smart Women`s Guide to
Midlife and Beyond.

9. Andrea Lukes, M.D., gynecologist and president of Carolina Women`s Research
and Wellness Center, Durham, NC. 

10. Anne Maitland, M.D., assistant professor of allergy and immunology at Mt.
Sinai School of Medicine, New York City. 

11. Robin Miller, M.D., internist and co-author of The Smart Women`s Guide to
Midlife and Beyond, Medford, OR. 

12. Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist and professor at Yale
University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. 

13. Pamela Peeke, M.D. and chief medical correspondent for Discovery Health TV,
Bethesda, Md. 

14. Athena Philis-Tsimikas, M.D., endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer of
Whittier Diabetes Institute, La Jolla, CA. 

15. Lisa Sanders, M.D., internist, consulting producer for Fox TVs House
andfaculty member ofYale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. 

16. Marie Savard, M.D., ABC News medical contributor and author of Ask Dr.
Marie: Straight Talk and Reassuring Answers to Your Most Private Questions,
Greater Philadelphia, PA. 

17. Holly Thacker, M.D., internist and director of Cleveland Clinic Center for
Specialized Women`s Health, Cleveland, OH. 

18. Amy Wechsler, M.D., dermatologist and adjunct clinical professor at Weill
Cornell Medical College, New York City. 

19. Marisa Weiss, M.D., breast cancer oncologist and founder of
Breastcancer.org, Philadelphia, PA. 

20. Myrna Weissman, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and psychiatry at Columbia
University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City. 

21. Ruth D. Williams, M.D., ophthalmologist at Wheaton Eye Clinic, Wheaton IL. 

About LifeScript

LifeScript is the #1 website dedicated to women`s health. The site provides
practical, female-friendly content on diet, fitness, weight loss, relationships,
family health and more. LifeScript now ranks #10 in commercial health sites
(comScore) and #3 most popular health on Hitwise, averaging 4 million unique
monthly site visitors and 10 million subscribers to its 6 daily e-newsletters.
The company is headquartered in Mission Viejo, California, with additional
offices in New York City and Beverly Hills. For more information, visit
www.LifeScript.com. 





LifeScript
Ron Caporale, CEO, 949-454-0422
ronaldcaporale@lifescript.com
or
Brian Hogan, Senior VP Business Development, 949-454-0422
brianhogan@lifescript.com
or
Laurie Berger, VP/Editor-in-Chief, 310-508-7107
laurieberger@lifescript.com

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